Hinduism by country - AbsoluteAstronomy.com

The percentage of Hindu
Hinduism
Hinduism is the predominant and indigenous religious tradition of the Indian Subcontinent. Hinduism is known to its followers as , amongst many other expressions...

population of each country was taken from the US State Department's International Religious Freedom Report 2006. Other sources used were the CIA World Factbook and adherents.com. The total population of each country was taken from census.gov (2007 estimates).

By country

Hinduism
Hinduism
Hinduism is the predominant and indigenous religious tradition of the Indian Subcontinent. Hinduism is known to its followers as , amongst many other expressions...

by country
Region	Country	Total Population (2007 est)	% of Hinduism	Hindu total
Central Asia Central Asia Central Asia is a core region of the Asian continent from the Caspian Sea in the west, China in the east, Afghanistan in the south, and Russia in the north...	Afghanistan Hinduism in Afghanistan Hinduism in Afghanistan has existed for almost as long as Hinduism itself. The religion was widespread in the region until the Islamic conquest of Afghanistan...	31,889,923	0.4%	127,560
Europe Europe Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...	Andorra	84,082	0.4%	336
Caribbean Caribbean The Caribbean is a crescent-shaped group of islands more than 2,000 miles long separating the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, to the west and south, from the Atlantic Ocean, to the east and north...	Antigua	86,754	0.1%	87
South America South America South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...	Argentina	40,301,927	0.01%	4,030
Oceania Oceania Oceania is a region centered on the islands of the tropical Pacific Ocean. Conceptions of what constitutes Oceania range from the coral atolls and volcanic islands of the South Pacific to the entire insular region between Asia and the Americas, including Australasia and the Malay Archipelago...	Australia Hinduism in Australia Hindus form a religious minority in Australia, roughly estimated to be 148,119 according to the 2006 census.Hinduism is the fastest growing religion in Melbourne, Australia.- History :...	20,434,176	0.5%http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71333.htm	102,171
Central Europe Central Europe Central Europe or alternatively Middle Europe is a region of the European continent lying between the variously defined areas of Eastern and Western Europe...	Austria Hinduism in Austria -Introduction:Early Indian immigrants to Austria were mainly nurses from Kerala, who maintained their links with their homeland. Some Indian professionals in the UN settled down in Austria. There is a small community from rural Punjab, whose members graduated from odd jobs to later become...	8,199,783	0.1% (approx)http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71367.htm	8,200
Middle East Middle East The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...	Bahrain	708,573	6.25%http://www.religiousintelligence.co.uk/country/?CountryID=96	44,286
South Asia South Asia South Asia, also known as Southern Asia, is the southern region of the Asian continent, which comprises the sub-Himalayan countries and, for some authorities , also includes the adjoining countries to the west and the east...	Bangladesh Hinduism in Bangladesh Hinduism is the second largest religious affiliation in Bangladesh, covering more than 9.2% of the population, according to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics...	150,448,339	9.2%http://www.banbeis.gov.bd/bd_pro.htm - 12.4%http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/3452.htm http://religiousfreedom.lib.virginia.edu/nationprofiles/Bangladesh/rbodies.html	13,841,247 - 18,665,594
Western Europe Western Europe Western Europe is a loose term for the collection of countries in the western most region of the European continents, though this definition is context-dependent and carries cultural and political connotations. One definition describes Western Europe as a geographic entity—the region lying in the...	Belgium Hinduism in Belgium Hinduism is a minority religion in Belgium.Hinduism is spread to Belgium mainly by ISKCON and Brahma Kumaris.-Hinduism in Belgium:There are around 6,500 Hindus in Belgium which includes 1,500 Hare Krishnas and 5,000 other Hindus.-Indian Community in Belgium:...	10,392,226	0.06%http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71371.htm	6,235
Central America Central America Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is the southernmost, isthmian portion of the North American continent, which connects with South America on the southeast. When considered part of the unified continental model, it is considered a subcontinent...	Belize Hinduism in Belize The origins of Hinduism in Belize date to 1857 when three thousand East Indians migrated from Jamaica to Belize. People from the Indian subcontinent, Hindus and Muslims, continued to arrive in Belize during the 19th century to work as indentured labourers on sugar cane plantations.The Hindu...	294,385	2.3%http://www.religiousintelligence.co.uk/country/?CountryID=93	6,771
South Asia South Asia South Asia, also known as Southern Asia, is the southern region of the Asian continent, which comprises the sub-Himalayan countries and, for some authorities , also includes the adjoining countries to the west and the east...	Bhutan Hinduism in Bhutan Mahayana Buddhism is the state religion, and Hindus have been actively persecuted as a minority, including ethnic cleansing of 100,000 Hindu minorities who presently live as refugees in Nepal...	2,327,849	2%http://www.kingdomofbhutan.com/ - 25%https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bt.html http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/35839.htm	46,557 - 581,962
Southern Africa Southern Africa Southern Africa is the southernmost region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. Within the region are numerous territories, including the Republic of South Africa ; nowadays, the simpler term South Africa is generally reserved for the country in English.-UN...	Botswana Hinduism in Botswana The practise of Hinduism in Botswana is concentrated in and around Gaborone and Selebi-Phikwe. The community of Hindus began to form in the early 20th century with the beginning of immigration from India to Botswana. Most Hindus in Botswana are of Indian descent.The 2001 census of Botswana listed...	1,815,508	0.17%http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71287.htm	3,086
South America South America South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...	Brazil	190,010,647	0.0016%http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71451.htm	3,040
Southeast Asia Southeast Asia Southeast Asia, South-East Asia, South East Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. The region lies on the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic...	Brunei Hinduism in Brunei Almost the entire Hindu community in Brunei is made up of people of Indian origin. The approximate size is a few thousands. There are two Hindu temples in Brunei. According to the 2001 census, 124 of the Hindus are citizens and another 91 are permanent residents. The rest are non-citizens....	374,577	0.035%http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71334.htm	131
West Africa West Africa West Africa or Western Africa is the westernmost region of the African continent. Geopolitically, the UN definition of Western Africa includes the following 16 countries and an area of approximately 5 million square km:-Flags of West Africa:...	Burkina Faso	14,326,203	0.001%	150
Central Africa Central Africa Central Africa is a core region of the African continent which includes Burundi, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Rwanda....	Burundi	8,390,505	0.1%http://religiousfreedom.lib.virginia.edu/nationprofiles/Burundi/rbodies.html http://www.religiousintelligence.co.uk/country/?CountryID=118	8,391
Southeast Asia Southeast Asia Southeast Asia, South-East Asia, South East Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. The region lies on the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic...	Cambodia	13,995,904	0.3%http://religiousfreedom.lib.virginia.edu/nationprofiles/Cambodia/rbodies.html http://www.religiousintelligence.co.uk/country/?CountryID=86	41,988
North America North America North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...	Canada Hinduism in Canada Hindus in Canada generally come from one of three groups. The first is primarily made up of Indian immigrants who began arriving in British Columbia about 100 years ago and continue to immigrate today. The second major group of Hindus immigrated from Sri Lanka, going back to the 1940s, when a few...	33,390,141	1% http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71452.htm http://religiousfreedom.lib.virginia.edu/nationprofiles/Canada/rbodies.html	333,901
South America South America South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...	Colombia	44,379,598	0.02%http://www.religiousintelligence.co.uk/country/?CountryID=78	8,876
East Africa East Africa East Africa or Eastern Africa is the easterly region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. In the UN scheme of geographic regions, 19 territories constitute Eastern Africa:...	Comoros Hinduism in Comoros Hinduism was brought to the Comoros by the Indian minority. Hinduism in both the independent Comoros and Mayotte play a very small part in the island's culture, heavily based on Islamic principles. However, the Indian population have contributed to the economy of the islands, most of them employed...	711,417	0.1%(approx)	711
Central Africa Central Africa Central Africa is a core region of the African continent which includes Burundi, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Rwanda....	Congo (Kinshasa)	65,751,512	0.18%http://www.religiousintelligence.co.uk/country/?CountryID=125	118,353
Balkans Balkans The Balkans is a geopolitical and cultural region of southeastern Europe...	Croatia Hinduism in Croatia Hinduism is a minor religion in Croatia.There has been a longstanding tradition of interest in Indology among Croatian scholars and also a great interest in Indian culture among the Croats....	4,493,312	0.01% (approx)http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71374.htm	449
North America North America North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...	Cuba	11,394,043	0.21%http://www.religiousintelligence.co.uk/country/?CountryID=76	23,927
West Africa West Africa West Africa or Western Africa is the westernmost region of the African continent. Geopolitically, the UN definition of Western Africa includes the following 16 countries and an area of approximately 5 million square km:-Flags of West Africa:...	Côte d'Ivoire Hinduism in Côte d'Ivoire Hinduism has a small presence in Côte d'Ivoire.The Ananda Marga runs a School in Abidjan. There is a Brahmakumari Ashram and a Satya Saibaba Group in Abidjan...	18,013,409	0.1%http://www.religiousintelligence.co.uk/country/?CountryID=126 http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71297.htm	18,013
Western Europe Western Europe Western Europe is a loose term for the collection of countries in the western most region of the European continents, though this definition is context-dependent and carries cultural and political connotations. One definition describes Western Europe as a geographic entity—the region lying in the...	Denmark Hinduism in Denmark In Denmark there are about 7,500-8,000 Hindus of Tamil Origin.Hindu and Sikh Community in Denmark are Registered as reported in . Also reported is the Krishna devotees...	5,468,120	0.1%http://religiousfreedom.lib.virginia.edu/nationprofiles/Denmark/rbodies.html http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71377.htm	5,468
East Africa East Africa East Africa or Eastern Africa is the easterly region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. In the UN scheme of geographic regions, 19 territories constitute Eastern Africa:...	Djibouti	496,374	0.02%http://www.religiousintelligence.co.uk/country/?CountryID=127	99
Caribbean Caribbean The Caribbean is a crescent-shaped group of islands more than 2,000 miles long separating the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, to the west and south, from the Atlantic Ocean, to the east and north...	Dominica	72,386	0.2%http://www.religiousintelligence.co.uk/country/?CountryID=75	145
East Africa East Africa East Africa or Eastern Africa is the easterly region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. In the UN scheme of geographic regions, 19 territories constitute Eastern Africa:...	Eritrea	4,906,585	0.1% (approx)http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71300.htm	4,907
Oceania Oceania Oceania is a region centered on the islands of the tropical Pacific Ocean. Conceptions of what constitutes Oceania range from the coral atolls and volcanic islands of the South Pacific to the entire insular region between Asia and the Americas, including Australasia and the Malay Archipelago...	Fiji Hinduism in Fiji Hinduism in Fiji has a following primarily among the Indo-Fijians. They are descendants of either indentured servants brought to Fiji by the British in 19th century, or descendants of immigrants who came to the island nation in the 1920s and 1930s...	918,675	30%http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/73065.htm - 33% http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/1834.htm https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/fj.html	275,603 - 303,163
Western Europe Western Europe Western Europe is a loose term for the collection of countries in the western most region of the European continents, though this definition is context-dependent and carries cultural and political connotations. One definition describes Western Europe as a geographic entity—the region lying in the...	Finland Hinduism in Finland Hinduism is a very minor religious faith in Finland. The main established religion in Finland is Christianity, especially Lutheran Christianity....	5,238,460	0.01%http://www.religiousintelligence.co.uk/country/?CountryID=172	524
Western Europe Western Europe Western Europe is a loose term for the collection of countries in the western most region of the European continents, though this definition is context-dependent and carries cultural and political connotations. One definition describes Western Europe as a geographic entity—the region lying in the...	France Hinduism in France The Hindu community in France consists of some long-time residents and many recent immigrants. Although Hinduism does not constitute a large proportion of the population it appears to be growing rapidly; the current Hindu population of France is 121,312 or 0.2% of the nation's population, up from...	63,718,187	0.1%http://religiousfreedom.lib.virginia.edu/nationprofiles/France/rbodies.html https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/fr.html#People	63,718
Middle East Middle East The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...	Georgia	4,646,003	0.01% (approx)http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71381.htm	465
Western Europe Western Europe Western Europe is a loose term for the collection of countries in the western most region of the European continents, though this definition is context-dependent and carries cultural and political connotations. One definition describes Western Europe as a geographic entity—the region lying in the...	Germany Hinduism in Germany According to the govt. statistics agency in 2003 there are an estimated 97,190 Hindus in Germany. About 42,000-45,000 are Sri Lankan Tamils; 35,000–40,000 are Indian and 7,500+ are Whites and others. First Hare-Krishna-Temple in Germany was built 1970 in Hamburg....	82,400,996	0.119%http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71382.htm	98,057
West Africa West Africa West Africa or Western Africa is the westernmost region of the African continent. Geopolitically, the UN definition of Western Africa includes the following 16 countries and an area of approximately 5 million square km:-Flags of West Africa:...	Ghana Hinduism in Ghana Hinduism in Ghana is a relatively recent phenomenon. It was spread to Ghana actively by [Ghana's Hindu Monastery] headed by Swami Ghananand Saraswati and the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.-Population:...	22,931,299	0.05% (approx)http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71304.htm	11,466
Caribbean Caribbean The Caribbean is a crescent-shaped group of islands more than 2,000 miles long separating the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, to the west and south, from the Atlantic Ocean, to the east and north...	Grenada	89,971	0.7%http://www.religiousintelligence.co.uk/country/?CountryID=66	630
South America South America South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...	Guyana	769,095	28.3%http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/1984.htm http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71463.htm - 33%http://www.religiousintelligence.co.uk/country/?CountryID=63 http://religiousfreedom.lib.virginia.edu/nationprofiles/Guyana/rbodies.html https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/gy.html	217,654 - 253,801
Central Europe Central Europe Central Europe or alternatively Middle Europe is a region of the European continent lying between the variously defined areas of Eastern and Western Europe...	Hungary Hinduism in Hungary -International Society for Krishna Consciousness:The International Society for Krishna Consciousness runs the Bhaktivedanta Theological College in Hungary...	9,956,108	0.02%	1,767 http://www.nepszamlalas.hu/eng/volumes/26/tables/load4_1_1.html
South Asia South Asia South Asia, also known as Southern Asia, is the southern region of the Asian continent, which comprises the sub-Himalayan countries and, for some authorities , also includes the adjoining countries to the west and the east...	India Hinduism in India Hinduism is a religious tradition of India, with 80.5% of the population identifying themselves as Hindus. The vast majority of Hindus in India belong to Vaishnavite and Shaivite denominations.The Vedic culture originated in India between 2000 and 1500 BC...	1,189,610,328	80.5%https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/in.html http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71440.htm	957,636,314
Southeast Asia Southeast Asia Southeast Asia, South-East Asia, South East Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. The region lies on the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic...	Indonesia Hinduism in Indonesia Hinduism in Indonesia, also known by its formal Indonesian name Agama Hindu Dharma, refers to Hinduism as practised in Indonesia. According to the 2000 census Hindus consisted 1.79% of the total population with 88.05% in Bali and 5.89% in Central Kalimantan...	234,693,997	2%http://www.depag.go.id/index.php?menu=page&pageid=17 http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2748.htm https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/id.html	4,693,880
Middle East Middle East The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...	Iran Hinduism in Iran -Hindu based Organisations in Iran prior to 1979:Prior to the Iranian Revolution of 1979, some Hindu-based missions such as the International Society for Krishna Consciousness and Transcendental meditation, had locations in Iran. A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada traveled to Tehran in March 1975...	65,397,521	0.02% (appox)	13,079
Western Europe Western Europe Western Europe is a loose term for the collection of countries in the western most region of the European continents, though this definition is context-dependent and carries cultural and political connotations. One definition describes Western Europe as a geographic entity—the region lying in the...	Ireland Hinduism in Ireland The 2006 Irish Census reports 6,082 Hindus resident in Ireland, almost double the count in 2000 where 3,099 Hindus were recorded. The following is a list of known Hindu temples in Ireland, alphabetically listed by countyBelfast...	4,109,086	0.08% http://www.cso.ie/census/documents/vol12_t1_10.pdf	3,100
Middle East Middle East The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...	Israel Hinduism in Israel Israel is home to a relatively small Hindu population which has spread to Israel mainly by International Society for Krishna Consciousness devotees.-Hare Krishnas in Israel:...	6,426,679	0.1% (appox)http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71423.htm#occterr	6,427
Western Europe Western Europe Western Europe is a loose term for the collection of countries in the western most region of the European continents, though this definition is context-dependent and carries cultural and political connotations. One definition describes Western Europe as a geographic entity—the region lying in the...	Italy Hinduism in Italy There are approximately 75,000 Hindus in Italy. Unione Induista Italia , exists in Italy led by Swami Yogananda Giri.ISKCON also has extensive presence in Italy....	60,418,000	0.2% (appox)http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71387.htm	108,950
Caribbean Caribbean The Caribbean is a crescent-shaped group of islands more than 2,000 miles long separating the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, to the west and south, from the Atlantic Ocean, to the east and north...	Jamaica	2,780,132	0.06%http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71466.htm	1,668
East Asia East Asia East Asia or Eastern Asia is a subregion of Asia that can be defined in either geographical or cultural terms...	Japan Hinduism in Japan Hinduism, unlike the closely related Buddhism, is a minority religion in Japan. Even so, Hinduism has played a somewhat significant role in Japanese culture.-History:There is a relatively small number of Hindus found throughout Japan...	127,433,494	0.004% (approx)	5,097
East Africa East Africa East Africa or Eastern Africa is the easterly region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. In the UN scheme of geographic regions, 19 territories constitute Eastern Africa:...	Kenya Hinduism in Kenya -Introduction:Hinduism in Kenya mainly comes from coastal trade routes between primarily between Gujarat and Marwar in India and East Africa.The origin of the Kenyan Gujarati dates back to the late 1800s , when British colonialists brought laborers from India to build the Uganda-Kenya railway...	36,913,721	1%http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71307.htm	369,137
East Asia East Asia East Asia or Eastern Asia is a subregion of Asia that can be defined in either geographical or cultural terms...	Korea, South	49,044,790	0.005% (appox)	2,452
Middle East Middle East The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...	Kuwait	2,505,559	12%http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71425.htm	300,667
Eastern Europe Eastern Europe Eastern Europe is the eastern part of Europe. The term has widely disparate geopolitical, geographical, cultural and socioeconomic readings, which makes it highly context-dependent and even volatile, and there are "almost as many definitions of Eastern Europe as there are scholars of the region"...	Latvia Hinduism in Latvia Hinduism in Latvia is a minor religion, spread mainly by ISKCON and Brahma Kumaris.ISKCON started in Latvia in the early eighties. As of April 2006, 11 congregations of Hare Krishna ISKCON are registered in Latvia. In 2005, Hare Krishna gave its membership figures as 127 to the Justice Ministry...	2,259,810	0.006%http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71390.htm	136
Middle East Middle East The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...	Lebanon	3,925,502	0.1% (approx)http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71426.htm	3,926
Southern Africa Southern Africa Southern Africa is the southernmost region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. Within the region are numerous territories, including the Republic of South Africa ; nowadays, the simpler term South Africa is generally reserved for the country in English.-UN...	Lesotho	2,125,262	0.1% (approx)http://religiousfreedom.lib.virginia.edu/nationprofiles/Lesotho/rbodies.html http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71308.htm	2,125
West Africa West Africa West Africa or Western Africa is the westernmost region of the African continent. Geopolitically, the UN definition of Western Africa includes the following 16 countries and an area of approximately 5 million square km:-Flags of West Africa:...	Liberia	3,195,931	0.1% (approx)http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71309.htm	3,196
North Africa North Africa North Africa or Northern Africa is the northernmost region of the African continent, linked by the Sahara to Sub-Saharan Africa. Geopolitically, the United Nations definition of Northern Africa includes eight countries or territories; Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, South Sudan, Sudan, Tunisia, and...	Libya	6,036,914	0.1%http://religiousfreedom.lib.virginia.edu/nationprofiles/Libya/rbodies.html http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71427.htm	6,037
Western Europe Western Europe Western Europe is a loose term for the collection of countries in the western most region of the European continents, though this definition is context-dependent and carries cultural and political connotations. One definition describes Western Europe as a geographic entity—the region lying in the...	Luxembourg	480,222	0.07% (approx)http://www.indembassy.be/Bilateral_Lux.asp	336
Southern Africa Southern Africa Southern Africa is the southernmost region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. Within the region are numerous territories, including the Republic of South Africa ; nowadays, the simpler term South Africa is generally reserved for the country in English.-UN...	Madagascar Hinduism in Madagascar The history of Hinduism in Madagascar began with the arrival of primarily Gujarati from the Saurashtra region of India as far back as 1900, at which time Madagascar was a French colony known as Malagache...	19,448,815	0.1% http://religiousfreedom.lib.virginia.edu/nationprofiles/Madagascar/rbodies.html http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71310.htm	19,449
Southern Africa Southern Africa Southern Africa is the southernmost region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. Within the region are numerous territories, including the Republic of South Africa ; nowadays, the simpler term South Africa is generally reserved for the country in English.-UN...	Malawi Hinduism in Malawi The Indians were brought here by the British in the last century to help construct a railway line between Malawi and Mozambique. They stayed behind to run retail businesses which they monopolized for decades....	13,603,181	0.02%http://www.religiousintelligence.co.uk/country/?CountryID=142 - 0.2%http://religiousfreedom.lib.virginia.edu/nationprofiles/Malawi/rbodies.html	2,721 - 2,726
Southeast Asia Southeast Asia Southeast Asia, South-East Asia, South East Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. The region lies on the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic...	Malaysia Hinduism in Malaysia Hinduism is a minority religion in Malaysia. An estimated 7.1% of the total population of Malaysia are ethnic Indians, of whom 76% are practicing Hinduism. Most of the ethnic Indians are Tamils from the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu...	24,821,286	6.3%https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/my.html http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2777.htm	1,563,741
South Asia South Asia South Asia, also known as Southern Asia, is the southern region of the Asian continent, which comprises the sub-Himalayan countries and, for some authorities , also includes the adjoining countries to the west and the east...	Maldives Hinduism in Maldives There were certain Hindu traditions in ancient Maldives. Before conversion, the religion of Maldives was Vajrayana Buddhism which was heavily influenced by Hinduism. There are archaeological remains from the 8th or 9th portraying Hindu deities, like Shiva, Lakshmi and sage Agastya.The Maldivian...	369,031	0.01%	37
Southern Africa Southern Africa Southern Africa is the southernmost region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. Within the region are numerous territories, including the Republic of South Africa ; nowadays, the simpler term South Africa is generally reserved for the country in English.-UN...	Mauritius Hinduism in Mauritius Hinduism originally came to Mauritius with Indians who worked as indentured servants of European settlers of the island. As of 2000, 52% of the country follows Hinduism, which makes Mauritius the only country in Africa where Hinduism is the dominant religion.One of the biggest festivals on the...	1,250,882	48%https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/mp.html - 50%http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71314.htm	600,423 - 625,441
Eastern Europe Eastern Europe Eastern Europe is the eastern part of Europe. The term has widely disparate geopolitical, geographical, cultural and socioeconomic readings, which makes it highly context-dependent and even volatile, and there are "almost as many definitions of Eastern Europe as there are scholars of the region"...	Moldova	4,328,816	0.01% (approx)http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71396.htm	433
Southern Africa Southern Africa Southern Africa is the southernmost region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. Within the region are numerous territories, including the Republic of South Africa ; nowadays, the simpler term South Africa is generally reserved for the country in English.-UN...	Mozambique Hinduism in Mozambique Mozambique has a significant Indian/Hindu community. Most of their ancestors came to Mozambique close to 500 years ago. Living for 500 years in Africa, including under the influence of the Portuguese during their colonization, the vibrancy of Indian culture is still evident today.-External links:*...	20,905,585	0.05%- 0.2%http://religiousfreedom.lib.virginia.edu/nationprofiles/Mozambique/rbodies.html	10,453 - 41,811
Southeast Asia Southeast Asia Southeast Asia, South-East Asia, South East Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. The region lies on the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic...	Myanmar	47,373,958	0.5%	236,870
South Asia South Asia South Asia, also known as Southern Asia, is the southern region of the Asian continent, which comprises the sub-Himalayan countries and, for some authorities , also includes the adjoining countries to the west and the east...	Nepal Hinduism in Nepal Hinduism is the major religion of Nepal. In the 2001 census, approximately 80.6 percent of the Nepalese people identified themselves as Hindus. Buddhists constitute 10.7%. The remainder followed other religions...	28,901,790	80.6%https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/np.html#People - 81%http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5283.htm http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71442.htm	23,294,843 - 23,410,450
Western Europe Western Europe Western Europe is a loose term for the collection of countries in the western most region of the European continents, though this definition is context-dependent and carries cultural and political connotations. One definition describes Western Europe as a geographic entity—the region lying in the...	Netherlands Hinduism in the Netherlands Hinduism is a minority religion in the Netherlands, with around 100,000 adherents out of a population of 16,500,000. Most of these are relatively recent first or second generation "Hindoestanen" immigrants, South Asians who had been resident in the former Dutch colony of Surinam and travelled to...	16,570,613	0.58%http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71398.htm- 1.20%	96,110 - 200,000
Oceania Oceania Oceania is a region centered on the islands of the tropical Pacific Ocean. Conceptions of what constitutes Oceania range from the coral atolls and volcanic islands of the South Pacific to the entire insular region between Asia and the Americas, including Australasia and the Malay Archipelago...	New Zealand Hinduism in New Zealand Hinduism is one of the fastest growing religions in New Zealand. The number of Hindus has grown from 26,000 in 1996 to 39,627 in 2001. The recently conducted 2006 census showed the number of Hindus to be 64,557. The below image gives the details of 2001 census...	4,115,771	1%http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71352.htm	41,158
Western Europe Western Europe Western Europe is a loose term for the collection of countries in the western most region of the European continents, though this definition is context-dependent and carries cultural and political connotations. One definition describes Western Europe as a geographic entity—the region lying in the...	Norway Hinduism in Norway In Norway 0.1% of the total population are Hindus, of South Asian descent and around 75% of those are Tamil Hindus from Sri Lanka.-Ethnic Background of Hindus in Norway:...	4,627,926	0.5%	23,140
Middle East Middle East The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...	Oman	3,204,897	3%- 5.7%http://religiousfreedom.lib.virginia.edu/nationprofiles/Oman/rbodies.html	96,147 - 182,679
South Asia South Asia South Asia, also known as Southern Asia, is the southern region of the Asian continent, which comprises the sub-Himalayan countries and, for some authorities , also includes the adjoining countries to the west and the east...	Pakistan Hinduism in Pakistan Hinduism is the indigenous religious tradition of the Indian Subcontinent, including Pakistan. However since the independence of Pakistan in 1947 as a Muslim majority nation, Hindus have had a much smaller numerical presence there...	164,741,924	1.5%- 2.02%http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71443.htm	2,471,129 - 3,327,787
Central America Central America Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is the southernmost, isthmian portion of the North American continent, which connects with South America on the southeast. When considered part of the unified continental model, it is considered a subcontinent...	Panama	3,242,173	0.3%http://www.religiousintelligence.co.uk/country/?CountryID=33 http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71469.htm	9,726
Southeast Asia Southeast Asia Southeast Asia, South-East Asia, South East Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. The region lies on the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic...	Philippines Hinduism in the Philippines Hinduism has been a major cultural, economic, political and religious influence in the archipelago that now comprise the Philippines. At present, however, it is limited to a small recent immigrant Indian community, though traditional religious beliefs in most parts of the country have strong Hindu...	91,077,287	0.2% (approx)	110,000
Western Europe Western Europe Western Europe is a loose term for the collection of countries in the western most region of the European continents, though this definition is context-dependent and carries cultural and political connotations. One definition describes Western Europe as a geographic entity—the region lying in the...	Portugal Hinduism in Portugal There is relatively little history of active practice of Hinduism in Portugal. Presently there is a Hindu community of approximately 7,000 persons, which largely traces its origins to Indians who emigrated from the former Portuguese colonies of Lusophone Africa, particularly from Mozambique, and...	10,642,836	0.07%	7,396
Caribbean Caribbean The Caribbean is a crescent-shaped group of islands more than 2,000 miles long separating the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, to the west and south, from the Atlantic Ocean, to the east and north...	Puerto Rico	3,944,259	0.09%http://www.religiousintelligence.co.uk/country/?CountryID=29	3,550
Middle East Middle East The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...	Qatar	907,229	7.2%http://www.religiousintelligence.co.uk/country/?CountryID=28 http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71430.htm	65,320
East Africa East Africa East Africa or Eastern Africa is the easterly region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. In the UN scheme of geographic regions, 19 territories constitute Eastern Africa:...	Réunion Hinduism in Réunion Hindus in Réunion constitute a small part of the island's population. The island of Réunion is said to be host to approximately 250,000 Indian descendants as of 1991...	827,000	6.7%http://www.religiousintelligence.co.uk/country/?CountryID=151	55,409
Eastern Europe Eastern Europe Eastern Europe is the eastern part of Europe. The term has widely disparate geopolitical, geographical, cultural and socioeconomic readings, which makes it highly context-dependent and even volatile, and there are "almost as many definitions of Eastern Europe as there are scholars of the region"...	Russia Hinduism in Russia Hinduism has been spread in Russia primarily due to the work of missionaries from the Vaishnava Hindu organization International Society for Krishna Consciousness, Brahma Kumaris and by itinerant swamis from India...	141,377,752	0.043%http://www.wwrn.org/article.php?idd=20511&sec=28&cont=5 http://www.defendrussianhindus.org/index.php?fetch=letterToOrthodoxChurch	60,792
Middle East Middle East The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...	Saudi Arabia	27,601,038	0.6%http://www.religiousintelligence.co.uk/country/?CountryID=27 - 1.1%http://religiousfreedom.lib.virginia.edu/nationprofiles/Saudi_Arabia/rbodies.html	165,606 - 303,611
East Africa East Africa East Africa or Eastern Africa is the easterly region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. In the UN scheme of geographic regions, 19 territories constitute Eastern Africa:...	Seychelles Hinduism in Seychelles -Hindus in Seychelles:According to the 2001 census there were 1,600 Hindus in Seychelles. Most of them were ethnic east Indian.In 1901 there were 332 Hindu families out of a population of 19,237 and roughly 3,500 Tamil speaking people....	81,895	2%	1,638
West Africa West Africa West Africa or Western Africa is the westernmost region of the African continent. Geopolitically, the UN definition of Western Africa includes the following 16 countries and an area of approximately 5 million square km:-Flags of West Africa:...	Sierra Leone Hinduism in Sierra Leone Hinduism in Sierra Leone is the religion of some South Asian expatriates.Hindus in Sierra Leone are mainly traders.Freetown, the capital and principal city of Sierra Leone, has a larger Hindu community, including a Hindu association and a priest....	6,144,562	0.04%http://www.religiousintelligence.co.uk/country/?CountryID=156 - 0.1%http://religiousfreedom.lib.virginia.edu/nationprofiles/Sierra_Leone/rbodies.html	2,458 - 6,145
Southeast Asia Southeast Asia Southeast Asia, South-East Asia, South East Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. The region lies on the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic...	Singapore Hinduism in Singapore -Beginnings of Hinduism in Singapore:The early 19th century saw a wave of immigrants to Singapore from southern India, mostly Tamils, to work as coolies and labourers for the British East India Company in Singapore. These immigrants brought along their religion and culture from their homeland as well...	4,553,009	4%https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sn.html http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71357.htm	262,120
Central Europe Central Europe Central Europe or alternatively Middle Europe is a region of the European continent lying between the variously defined areas of Eastern and Western Europe...	Slovakia Hinduism in Slovakia Hinduism has a small following in Slovakia.Hindu groups such as Hare Krishna, Yoga in Daily Life, Osho, Sahaja Yoga, Chinmaya mission exists in Slovakia *-Hindu organisations in Slovakia:...	5,447,502	0.1% (approx)	5,448
Central Europe Central Europe Central Europe or alternatively Middle Europe is a region of the European continent lying between the variously defined areas of Eastern and Western Europe...	Slovenia Hinduism in Slovenia Hinduism is a minor religion in Slovenia.The Hindu Religious Community in Slovenia is registered in 2003 at Derceva ulica 41, Ljubljana ....	2,009,245	0.025% (approx)	500
Southern Africa Southern Africa Southern Africa is the southernmost region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. Within the region are numerous territories, including the Republic of South Africa ; nowadays, the simpler term South Africa is generally reserved for the country in English.-UN...	South Africa Hinduism in South Africa Hinduism in South Africa has a following primarily in KwaZulu-Natal, due to historical patterns of migration to the region from India. But now a significant population exists also in Gauteng, especially around Lenasia...	43,997,828	1.25%http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71325.htm http://www.religiousintelligence.co.uk/country/?CountryID=158	549,973
South Asia South Asia South Asia, also known as Southern Asia, is the southern region of the Asian continent, which comprises the sub-Himalayan countries and, for some authorities , also includes the adjoining countries to the west and the east...	Sri Lanka Hinduism in Sri Lanka Hindus currently make up more than 15% of the Sri Lankan population, and are almost exclusively Tamils apart from small immigrant communities from India and Pakistan such as the Sindhis, Telugus, Kannadigas and Malayalees. In the 1915 census they made up almost 25% of the population, which included...	20,926,315	7.1%https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ce.html - 15%http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71444.htm	1,485,768 - 3,138,947
South America South America South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...	Suriname	470,784	20%http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71475.htm - 27.4%https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ns.html	94,157 - 128,995
Southern Africa Southern Africa Southern Africa is the southernmost region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. Within the region are numerous territories, including the Republic of South Africa ; nowadays, the simpler term South Africa is generally reserved for the country in English.-UN...	Swaziland	1,133,066	0.15%http://www.religiousintelligence.co.uk/country/?CountryID=161 - 0.2%http://religiousfreedom.lib.virginia.edu/nationprofiles/Swaziland/rbodies.html	1,700 - 2,266
Western Europe Western Europe Western Europe is a loose term for the collection of countries in the western most region of the European continents, though this definition is context-dependent and carries cultural and political connotations. One definition describes Western Europe as a geographic entity—the region lying in the...	Sweden Hinduism in Sweden Out of a population of 8.9 million, persons of Indian origin and non-resident Indians together number 11,000 or 0.012%. Most of them are Punjabis, Bengalis, Gujaratis Tamils and Telugus...	9,031,088	0.078% - 0.12%http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71410.htm	7,044 - 10,837
Western Europe Western Europe Western Europe is a loose term for the collection of countries in the western most region of the European continents, though this definition is context-dependent and carries cultural and political connotations. One definition describes Western Europe as a geographic entity—the region lying in the...	Switzerland Hinduism in Switzerland The 2000 census reported 27,839 residents of Switzerland self-identifying as Hindus . Most of them are Sri Lankan Tamils . Approximately 90% of Hindu adherents are foreign-born, and about a third of them have the status of refugee or asylum seeker...	7,554,661	0.38%http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/de/index/dienstlei.stungen/publikationen_statistik/publikationskatalog.Document.50514.pdf http://www.swissinfo.org/eng/swissinfo.html?siteSect=108&sid=6186723&cKey=1140784868000	28,708
East Africa East Africa East Africa or Eastern Africa is the easterly region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. In the UN scheme of geographic regions, 19 territories constitute Eastern Africa:...	Tanzania Hinduism in Tanzania Hinduism is a minority religion in Tanzania, practiced by some 30,000 people in the mainland and Zanzibar combined. Most practitioners are of Indo-Tanzanian ancestry. Swaminarayan temples have been built in Dar-es-Salaam, Arusha and Moshi.-External links:*...	39,384,223	0.9%http://www.religiousintelligence.co.uk/country/?CountryID=162 http://religiousfreedom.lib.virginia.edu/nationprofiles/Tanzania/rbodies.html	354,458
Southeast Asia Southeast Asia Southeast Asia, South-East Asia, South East Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. The region lies on the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic...	Thailand	65,068,149	0.0045%http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71359.htm	2,928
Caribbean Caribbean The Caribbean is a crescent-shaped group of islands more than 2,000 miles long separating the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, to the west and south, from the Atlantic Ocean, to the east and north...	Trinidad and Tobago	1,056,608	22.5%https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/td.html http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/35638.htm http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71476.htm	237,737
East Africa East Africa East Africa or Eastern Africa is the easterly region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. In the UN scheme of geographic regions, 19 territories constitute Eastern Africa:...	Uganda Hinduism in Uganda Hinduism in Uganda appeared with the Hindu immigrants who came to Eastern and Southern Africa. Hindus represent 0.8% of the total Ugandan population.-Hindu temples in Uganda:* Swaminarayan temple in Kampala...	30,262,610	0.2%http://www.religiousintelligence.co.uk/country/?CountryID=165 - 0.8%http://religiousfreedom.lib.virginia.edu/nationprofiles/Uganda/rbodies.html	60,525 - 242,101
Middle East Middle East The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...	United Arab Emirates	4,444,011	21.25%http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71434.htm	944,352
Western Europe Western Europe Western Europe is a loose term for the collection of countries in the western most region of the European continents, though this definition is context-dependent and carries cultural and political connotations. One definition describes Western Europe as a geographic entity—the region lying in the...	United Kingdom Hinduism in the United Kingdom Hinduism was the religion of 558,342 people in the United Kingdom according to the 2001 census but an estimate in a British newspaper in 2007 has put the figure as high as 1.5 Million....	60,776,238	1% https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/uk.html http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71416.htm	607,762
North America North America North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...	United States Hinduism in the United States Hinduism is a minority religion in the United States, American Hindus accounting for an estimated 0.4% of total US population.The vast majority of American Hindus are Indian Americans, immigrants from India and Nepal and their descendants, besides a much smaller number of converts.While there were...	301,139,947	0.4%http://www.religiousintelligence.co.uk/country/?CountryID=8 http://religiousfreedom.lib.virginia.edu/nationprofiles/United_States/rbodies.html	1,204,560
Central Asia Central Asia Central Asia is a core region of the Asian continent from the Caspian Sea in the west, China in the east, Afghanistan in the south, and Russia in the north...	Uzbekistan Hinduism in Uzbekistan There are few thousand Hindus followers of Hare Krishna in Uzbekistan as per International Religious Freedom Report 2006]Brahma Kumaris are also present in Uzbekistan.-Indians in Uzbekistan:...	27,780,059	0.01% (approx)	2,778
Southeast Asia Southeast Asia Southeast Asia, South-East Asia, South East Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. The region lies on the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic...	Vietnam	85,262,356	0.059%http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71363.htm	50,305
Middle East Middle East The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...	Yemen	22,230,531	0.7%http://religiousfreedom.lib.virginia.edu/nationprofiles/Yemen/rbodies.html	155,614
Southern Africa Southern Africa Southern Africa is the southernmost region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. Within the region are numerous territories, including the Republic of South Africa ; nowadays, the simpler term South Africa is generally reserved for the country in English.-UN...	Zambia Hinduism in Zambia -Hinduism in Zambia:Zambia is home to 25,000 Hindus as reported by Hinduism Today, 2003. Hinduism is the third largest religion in Zambia. Among the Asian-origin citizens Hindus constituted a sizeable percentage as reported in...	11,477,447	0.14%http://www.religiousintelligence.co.uk/country/?CountryID=166 http://religiousfreedom.lib.virginia.edu/nationprofiles/Zambia/rbodies.html	16,068
Southern Africa Southern Africa Southern Africa is the southernmost region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. Within the region are numerous territories, including the Republic of South Africa ; nowadays, the simpler term South Africa is generally reserved for the country in English.-UN...	Zimbabwe Hinduism in Zimbabwe reported that there are small number of Hindus in Zimbabwe.Hindu Primary and Secondary schools are found in the major urban areas such as Harare and Bulawayo.-Hinduism in Zimbabwe:Hindu Society is mainly concentrated in the capital city of Harare....	12,311,143	0.1%http://religiousfreedom.lib.virginia.edu/nationprofiles/Zimbabwe/rbodies.html	123,111
Total		6,671,226,000	15.198% - 16.247%	1,013,892,927 - 1,083,974,088

By region

These percentages were calculated by using the above numbers. The first percentage, 4th column, is the percentage of population that is Hindu in a region (Hindus in the region * 100/total population of the region). The last column shows the Hindu percentage compared to the total Hindu population of the world (Hindus in the region * 100/total Hindu population of the world).

(Note: Egypt, Sudan, and other Arab Maghreb countries are counted as part of North Africa, not Middle East).

Hinduism
Hinduism
Hinduism is the predominant and indigenous religious tradition of the Indian Subcontinent. Hinduism is known to its followers as , amongst many other expressions...

in Africa
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
Region	Total Population	Hindus	% of Hindus	% of Hindu total
Central Africa Central Africa Central Africa is a core region of the African continent which includes Burundi, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Rwanda....	93,121,055	0	0%	0%
East Africa East Africa East Africa or Eastern Africa is the easterly region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. In the UN scheme of geographic regions, 19 territories constitute Eastern Africa:...	193,741,900	667,694	0.345%	0.071%
North Africa North Africa North Africa or Northern Africa is the northernmost region of the African continent, linked by the Sahara to Sub-Saharan Africa. Geopolitically, the United Nations definition of Northern Africa includes eight countries or territories; Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, South Sudan, Sudan, Tunisia, and...	202,151,323	5,765	0.003%	0.001%
Southern Africa Southern Africa Southern Africa is the southernmost region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. Within the region are numerous territories, including the Republic of South Africa ; nowadays, the simpler term South Africa is generally reserved for the country in English.-UN...	137,092,019	1,269,844	0.926%	0.135%
West Africa West Africa West Africa or Western Africa is the westernmost region of the African continent. Geopolitically, the UN definition of Western Africa includes the following 16 countries and an area of approximately 5 million square km:-Flags of West Africa:...	268,997,245	70,402	0.026%	0.007%
Total	885,103,542	2,013,705	1.228%	0.213%

Hinduism
Hinduism
Hinduism is the predominant and indigenous religious tradition of the Indian Subcontinent. Hinduism is known to its followers as , amongst many other expressions...

in Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
Region	Total Population	Hindus	% of Hindus	% of Hindu total
Central Asia Central Asia Central Asia is a core region of the Asian continent from the Caspian Sea in the west, China in the east, Afghanistan in the south, and Russia in the north...	92,019,166	149,644	0.163%	0.016%
East Asia East Asia East Asia or Eastern Asia is a subregion of Asia that can be defined in either geographical or cultural terms...	1,527,960,261	130,631	0.009%	0.014%
Middle East Middle East The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...	274,775,527	792,872	0.289%	0.084%
South Asia South Asia South Asia, also known as Southern Asia, is the southern region of the Asian continent, which comprises the sub-Himalayan countries and, for some authorities , also includes the adjoining countries to the west and the east...	1,437,326,682	957,515,433	66.61%	98.475%
Southeast Asia Southeast Asia Southeast Asia, South-East Asia, South East Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. The region lies on the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic...	571,337,070	6,386,614	1.118%	0.677%
Total	3,903,418,706	964,975,194	24.72%	99.266%

Hinduism
Hinduism
Hinduism is the predominant and indigenous religious tradition of the Indian Subcontinent. Hinduism is known to its followers as , amongst many other expressions...

in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
Region	Total Population	Hindus	% of Hindus	% of Hindu total
Balkans Balkans The Balkans is a geopolitical and cultural region of southeastern Europe...	65,407,609	0	0%	0%
Central Europe Central Europe Central Europe or alternatively Middle Europe is a region of the European continent lying between the variously defined areas of Eastern and Western Europe...	74,510,241	163	0%	0%
Eastern Europe Eastern Europe Eastern Europe is the eastern part of Europe. The term has widely disparate geopolitical, geographical, cultural and socioeconomic readings, which makes it highly context-dependent and even volatile, and there are "almost as many definitions of Eastern Europe as there are scholars of the region"...	212,821,296	717,101	0.337%	0.076%
Western Europe Western Europe Western Europe is a loose term for the collection of countries in the western most region of the European continents, though this definition is context-dependent and carries cultural and political connotations. One definition describes Western Europe as a geographic entity—the region lying in the...	375,832,557	1,306,052	0.348%	0.138%
Total	728,571,703	2,023,316	0.278%	0.214%

Hinduism
Hinduism
Hinduism is the predominant and indigenous religious tradition of the Indian Subcontinent. Hinduism is known to its followers as , amongst many other expressions...

in The Americas
Region	Total Population	Hindus	% of Hindus	% of Hindu total
Caribbean Caribbean The Caribbean is a crescent-shaped group of islands more than 2,000 miles long separating the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, to the west and south, from the Atlantic Ocean, to the east and north...	24,898,266	279,515	1.123%	0.030%
Central America Central America Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is the southernmost, isthmian portion of the North American continent, which connects with South America on the southeast. When considered part of the unified continental model, it is considered a subcontinent...	41,135,205	5,833	0.014%	0.006%
North America North America North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...	446,088,748	5,806,720	1.3015%	0.191%
South America South America South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...	371,075,531	389,869	0.105%	0.041%
Total	883,197,750	2,481,937	0.281%	0.263%

Hinduism
Hinduism
Hinduism is the predominant and indigenous religious tradition of the Indian Subcontinent. Hinduism is known to its followers as , amongst many other expressions...

in Oceania
Oceania
Oceania is a region centered on the islands of the tropical Pacific Ocean. Conceptions of what constitutes Oceania range from the coral atolls and volcanic islands of the South Pacific to the entire insular region between Asia and the Americas, including Australasia and the Malay Archipelago...
Region	Total Population	Hindus	% of Hindus	% of Hindu total
Oceania Oceania Oceania is a region centered on the islands of the tropical Pacific Ocean. Conceptions of what constitutes Oceania range from the coral atolls and volcanic islands of the South Pacific to the entire insular region between Asia and the Americas, including Australasia and the Malay Archipelago...	30,564,520	411,907	1.348%	0.044%
Total	30,564,520	411,907	1.348%	0.044%

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